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Boston Globe - Entertainment

'Spider-Man' movie opens to $927 million worldwide, defying superhero slump -- The new Spider-Man movie saw an opening weekend that was much bigger than expected

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Jeff Conolly, Boston garage rock legend and Lyres frontman, dies at 69

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your tv gps - Here's what to watch on TV this week - A Ryan Murphy and Bret Easton Ellis collaboration, a new season of "Futurama," and more.

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A centennial salute to Coltrane and Davis caps a full day at the Newport Jazz Festival -- Kamasi Washington and Chief Adjuah's tribute set capped off one of the purest days of jazz at Fort Adams State Park in recent memory.

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Summer Arts Guide - 80 fun concerts, festivals, shows, and more to check out around Boston this summer - From outdoor music festivals to comedy shows, here are the top events to check out in Boston and beyond this summer.

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All the movies you'll watch this summer

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10 NEW SHOWS TO WATCH THIS SUMMER

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Read more from our Summer Arts Guide

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BOOKS - The best local book events, Aug. 2-Aug. 8 - All events are free and in-person unless otherwise noted.

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Get a move on: There are free dance lessons on the Esplanade on Mondays -- It's called International Moves and Food, and each week features professional teaching artists introducing participants of all ages to a different style of dance.

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Zac Brown is returning to his 'favorite place to play in the world' — Fenway Park -- If the band knocks Sunday's performance out of the park, their all-time record will jump to 15 Fenway sellouts.

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For the sake of community and fun music, Boston Landmarks Orchestra performs its concerts for free -- The ensemble plays at the DCR Hatch Shell many Wednesdays during the summer.

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autopilot - 'The O.C.' was a teen fable of fun, sun, and affluenza - The series is a standout for its savvy examination of class and wealth.

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Boston at a Bargain: Donna Summer Disco Party, Salem's quadricentennial -- As August begins, our Boston at a Bargain roundup rounds up 11 ways to savor those final weeks of summer — without spending a dime.

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Ava DuVernay's '14th' documentary on Trump-contested birthright amendment -- The Netflix film will mark a return to nonfiction for Ava DuVernay, the filmmaker of "Selma" and "Origin," and a follow-up to DuVernay's 2016 film "13th," her examination of the legacy of the 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery.

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Filmmaker Ivy Meeropol talks #MeToo, Trump legal proceedings, and the making of her new documentary, 'Ask E. Jean' -- "Ask E. Jean" by filmmaker Ivy Meeropol dives into the life and career of E. Jean Carroll and her legal battles against President Trump.

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Emily Wilson is in the spotlight for her scathing critique of Nolan's 'Odyssey,' but she's always been opinionated

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Don't fall for the 'Odyssey' IMAX 70mm okey-doke

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Getting the lay of the land at Yale

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'And then suddenly, you're gone': With the searing 'Remake,' Cambridge documentary giant Ross McElwee grapples with the death of his son

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Five new movies and TV shows to stream this weekend

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A 'Calvin and Hobbes' exhibit comes to the Norman Rockwell Museum, and more local arts news

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Noah Kahan, Maine author make Barack Obama's summer favorites lists

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The Boston tour of 'Oh, Mary!' officially has a star

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Zac Brown Band gives away free cruise ship vacations to every fan at Fenway Park concert

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Boston Ballet announces its roster for 2026-27

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Boston Tap Party and Feet Keep the Beat bring rhythm to Somerville

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Scottish comedian Daniel Sloss on universal adapters, the Tartan Army, and Sbarro pizza

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If you've never heard of the New England Vampire Panic, strap in!

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Ben Affleck teams up with 'Jeopardy!' champion to win $1 million prize on 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire'

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'Remake' is a haunting eulogy delivered through filmed memories

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Ogunquit Museum's 'American Conversations' takes a stab at genuine enlightenment

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Hollywood's secret weapon grew up in Cranston, R.I.

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